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Have a look at the urly Subaru's their engine and trany look very similar to the VW

It is schwimwagen. The chap in New Mexico who is builoding kubelwagen replica's was planing on doing the schwimwagen. His kubelwagens were exelent and stronger than the original one in his posesion

It is schwimwagen! A chap in New Mexico was going to build some, the kubelwagens he made were exelent and very close to the real ones but stronger.

Captured by the Germans then run into a bog it was found 62 years later with all components still working and after tinkering for 1/2 HR started the diesel engine

The engine is a Werner 145 HP

This was made for the opening of the museum, there is also one of a Cutriss J 3. they solde for $5.00

IT was started last December, the frame was already made, just needed some modifications. There is only one person working on it with ocasional help from me and others. The ribs and other plywood parts (1mm thick) were cut wuth the lasercutter. Epoxy is used for bonding. The Spadd took 4 years to make, this one should be ready this winter.

These are the latest pictures of the construction of a DR1

Ambush by Villistas on truck with flat tire

This painting was donated by the Dough boys from England at the opening of the museum at Pancho Villa State Park New Mexico in 2006

Yep, I also found some uasable parts at a dump north of the border left there when Camp Ferlong was decomissioned in the mid 20's. also a lot of ammo and other artifacts buried there.

It is a replica of a Jeffrey Quad made by vintage Aviation, it did not cross the border but was used to patrol the border along with motercycles with mounted machien guns. I was not used as a WW1 weapon but was used in Irland and India, also to supress riots in Canada after WW 1. It was advertised in tghe Netherlands during WW 1 (I had a sales brochure but cannot find it) Over 240 makes of cars and trucks were used chasing Pancho Villa. 4000 trucks were used and 57 airplanes. lots of trucks were abaqndoned south of the border and some are still there in the desert.

Columbus New Mexico, Pancho Villa State Park Museum

Here are some links to the recent Fly-in in Kingsbury Texas, lots of old stuff. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Byv34 htpp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g51mnCw-OxA http://www.youtube.com/user/slickhutto

Just finnished reading a book on the training of pilots and ground personel in Canada and Texas during WW 1. It is a very well reseached and documented writing, not only on the recruting and training but also on the aftermath of the armistice. It is a must read for any history and aviation buff. Dancing in the Sky by C.W.Hunt. Dundurn Press Toronto www.dundurn.com

Has any one ever seen a trailer like that?

Welcome Colin, what do you need for your FWD, I might be able to help you, let us know what you need and post a picture of your FWD.

those leve3rs are used to transfer full power to either front or rear wheels when stuck, do not use full time

That is what I had to start with, working outside in the desert (very windy and cold most of the time) and depending on donations only. I had to bring my own tools down from Canada (3000 miles). Lucky for me I did find Tim who was a great help with information. Also the truck was more or less complete. I personaly did spend about 2700 hrs and did have help from park rangers and other campers who volunteered. The Seegrave (FWD) Co was not helpfull at all and were even rather rude to former employees who had been at the park and tried to get me some help. A local school did make some parts for me so did a local black smith and a RV repair shop. Cash layout came to about $5750.

Here is the Quad® at Panchop Villa State Park. Of the 2 Quads in TX awaiting restoration one will be restored as an armored wagon

FWD display in the Museum at the Panch0o Villa State park

This is the Studebaker in original condition at the Pancho Villa State park New Mexico

I have info and tech. drawings(copies) If any one is interested, you can send me a message. John

I belive a replica is being made in New Mexico, see my entry of Kubelwagen, made by the same people.

Made in New Mexico, very well made and close to the real thing.